Beauty And The Beast // Klaroline AU

Chapter 40 (Final)

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1 Year Later
Caroline's POV

"Care, are you even listening?" Elena groans, painting her last nail.

My head jolts up, "hm?"

Bonnie laughs, "she was probably too busy thinking about the guy she hooked up with last night. What was his name again?"

I roll my eyes, "I don't even remember."

I grab a nearby blood bag, ripping off the top and sucking the blood from the plastic container.

"Was he cute?"

I shrug, "I guess."

I honestly can't even remember his face if I'm being honest.

"What's up with you Care? You've been acting so weird these past few days. Is this about Kl-"

"No, and don't say his name," I huff, standing up and tossing the blood bag in the trash. I fix my hair in the mirror.

"Okay then," Bonnie responds, and I can see her turn to Elena and give her a 'what the hell' look.

"I'm sorry, it's just... I'm over him and I don't feel like bringing up my past. I just want to forget about him entirely," I groan, falling back on the bed.

"No you don't," Elena chimes in.

I sit up, eyeing her, "what?"

"You don't want to forget him."

"Yes I do, I just said th-"

"You love him, Care. You've always been in love with him, no matter how hard you try to convince yourself you're not. You hook up with guys to try to make yourself seem like you don't love him anymore, to take your mind off him. But the truth is you'll never stop thinking about Klaus Mikaelson because you're still in love with him," she states as if it's simple.

My jaw practically flings open, but I stay silent.

"I've gotta agree with her, Care," Bonnie replies, flickering through the television channels.

My mind races. Am I still in love with Klaus?

"Look, I'm just tired. I'm gonna get to bed. You guys can sleepover I don't care," I say, running a hand through my hair as I exit the living room.

"Night," they say in unison as I wave, heading into my room and closing the door behind me.

I sigh, shaking my head as I change into pajamas. It's been so long since I've seen his face... since I've kissed his lips. I doubt if being on my own is even worth it, worth the loss of him, of our love.

"God," I groan, pushing my hand on the dresser, beyond frustrated.

"Knock knock," Elena says, opening the door with Bonnie following behind her.

They take a seat on my bed where I sit, silently crying. Bonnie's hand gently squeezes my shoulder.

"You should see him, Care," Elena whispers.